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  "title": "Trump welcomes Xi to Washington looking for a trade win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/trump-welcomes-xi-to-washington-looking-for-a-trade-win-9507797",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T06:29:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
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    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441008/trump-welcomes-xi-to-washington-looking-for-a-trade-win"
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  "account": "President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a high-profile state summit with the aim of bolstering their relationship despite underlying tensions. This marks Xi's first visit to Washington in over a decade, while Trump extended a similar warm welcome to Xi that he received in China in May. The summit is expected to focus on symbolism over substance, with both leaders seeking to project stability and strength. Although major breakthroughs are unlikely, the talks may extend a trade truce set to expire in November and explore issues such as AI, drug trafficking, and military dialogue. Analysts predict limited tangible outcomes, with the summit primarily serving as an opportunity for both leaders to showcase their nations' might.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit expected to be heavy on symbolism but light on substance, with both leaders keen to showcase stable ties despite a deep underlying rivalry. It will be the year’s second meeting of the leaders of the two biggest economies, but Xi’s first visit to Washington in more…",
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        "title": "Trump welcomes Xi to Washington looking for a trade win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/trump-welcomes-xi-to-washington-looking-for-a-trade-win-9495304",
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        "title": "Trump welcomes Xi to Washington looking for a trade win",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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